"Great fast service and amazing Cuban food!!Hands down the best Media Noche Cuban sandwhich...I get it every time! Tons of meat...I also get their Provoleta with Chimichurri, if you haven't had it your missing out!! Enough to share with 4 people or have as the best deconstructed grill cheese sammie ever ha! They also serve great Cuban coffee and empanadas! If you haven't been here you need to try them out :)"
"Never had an Arepa before visiting, but from now on this will be what I compare every other one to. Firstly, the inside of this business is so cute!! The interior has such a positive and uplifting feel. Smiles all around as soon as you walk in. You can just tell it's going to be good before you even order. I have come here three days in a row now just so I can try every one. Flavor is a 10, freshness is a 10 and services was a 10! There's nothing I can really say would be a con so far and I plan on visiting again next time I'm in town. The staff here is super helpful and the arepas are addictive!! If you haven't tried it, don't take my word for it. You'll see for yourself after first bite. I could swim in that green sauce!!"
Grilled skirt steak. Served with white rice and 2 sides with Argentinian chimichurri on the side.
$27.00
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Fried plantains, queso blanco, black beans and avocados.
$11.95
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A large burrito stuffed with rice, black beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese, and lettuce. Covered in delicious queso and salsa roja.
$14.99
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Slow-roasted mojo-marinated pork, smoked ham and cubed steak. Topped with caramelized onions, Swiss cheese and shoestring potatoes. Finished with our house Bodega sauce.
$9.95
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"I have really been enjoying this spot! My preferred seating is outside (always) specifically the road side. The ambience is nice! An array of tequila choices served neat, on the rocks or as cocktails (tequila is not all they offer of course). Our absolute favorite menu choice is the Steak taco. It's truly something special. Ladies and gentleman, we come far and wide for this taco. It stands on its own so please do not ever think of removing this item or sadly we will no longer be able to dine at IOP or FI. Just kidding, not really. The queso with beef rings or chorizo served fonduta style is another recommended item (if you're asking). Can't go wrong!"
"De Leon Cocina of Ponce hotel of St AugustineOrdered the ribeye steak but was more fat than leanThe plantains , yuca fries, and shrimp cocktail Were the only things that didn't fail We also ordered a cup of espresso It made me less depressoThe service was nice as they checked up oftenHad to get togo boxes because of how big each portionHard to find good eats around St. AugustineBut this place sure has the green"
"Tacos! Tacos! Tacos! That's what I was craving for and I ordered the asada tacos plate. The big plate was satisfying with a generous scoop of guacamole. The door attendant welcomes you and helps you with your seating arrangement, at the bar or booth. Great Mexican vibe which I like and service is quick."
"We came here to celebrate my Mom's birthday. Since we were a large party, we made reservations ahead of time, and our table was ready when we got there. We arrived by bits and pieces, so our server came over each time to get drink orders. I had the skinny margarita and it was excellent. Once everyone had their drinks, our server disappeared for quite some time, and we finally had to ask someone else if they could take our order.Once the order was placed, food came out quickly. I went with my standard Mexican order of fajitas, trying the chicken since they didn't offer an all shrimp order. The portions were huge, and the fajitas were decent, but actually lacking flavor. We also had to wait for them to bring out the tortillas after everyone had their food.All in all a good experience, although I was disappointed they didn't do anything for my Mom's birthday."
"We were car shopping and wanted something a little different! Los Andes was what we stumbled on and we were so delighted! Their menu is simple and doesn't overwhelm you with a million options. We have a family friend who is from Peru and has cooked some of the items that were on the menu before. I was so excited for the Lomo Soltado and my husband was super excited for the pesto that came with roast chicken. The owner was quick to greet us, seat us, and take our drink orders and then our food order. The food came out quickly. Lomo Soltado is a Peruvian steak stirfy over fresh cut potato fries served with white rice. Oh. My. Goodness was it delicious! My hisband loved the roasted chicken had flavor throughout and the pesto pasta was fantastic too. I couldn't recommend Los Andes enoug!"
Katherine C.
Dec 2, 2024
It has been over 8 months and I have been craving for some Pionono (Argentinean/Colombian dessert) and Guava Cheese pastelito so we stopped by here at EFL and got drinks as well-Café Cubano and ordered myself a Mango Smoothie - very creamy and tasty :)Our server Mateo was very attentive and welcoming. Always a good place to chill as the ambiance and Latin music spreads good vibes whenever I come by.
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Simran B.
Feb 21, 2025
We visited Arepa Please on a Saturday around noon. The inside of this place is charming with a good amount of seating, and they had this beautiful art installation with projection mapping on paintings. They also have a bunch of plants hanging in the window which just gives this place a super bright and welcoming vibe. Here, you order at the counter, seat yourself, and then they bring you your food by name. I immediately noticed that they had a pabellon so of course I had to get that, but their entire menu was pretty tempting. I also got soursop juice which I'd never had before. The staff was super friendly and explained what soursop was when I asked. The arepa came out hot and fast, and it was soooo good. It was a generous helping and the flavors were all balanced. I absolutely loved this place, and I'd definitely go back again. One thing that I didn't love, and it speaks more on the patrons than the place itself, all of the tables were dirty to some extent, so I cleaned one off before we sat and made sure to clean it again after. Everyone here was really nice and the food was amazing. I can tell that if I lived in Jacksonville, this would be a regular spot for me.
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Mike S.
Dec 24, 2024
Plenty of parking in the rear. Nice ambiance for a warehouse type building. Service was good. I had Tallarines de Camarons and my wife had tacos. Wow, the food was delicious. The chips and two different salsas were good too. I would definitely eat there again.
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Safura O.
Apr 18, 2024
De Leon Latin Cocina is a culinary gem nestled within the Ponce Saint Augustine Hotel on US 1. A must when you are visiting in St. Augustine. Prepare to embark on a flavorful journey through Latin, Colombian, Spanish, and South American cuisine. From the first bite, it's evident that the chefs pour their passion into every dish, infusing it with a burst of freshness and authentic flavors. Each ingredient and spice is carefully selected, resulting in culinary masterpieces that transport you straight to Colombia with their rich and vibrant tastes. Whether you're a food enthusiast or simply seeking an unforgettable dining experience, De Leon Latin Cocina is a must-visit destination. With flavorful dishes and impeccable service what's not to love about this place. They are a local family owned restaurant representing latin culture and colombian cuisine, their families have been in St. Augustine for almost two decades and want to share their love for cuisine, culture thru Colombian food and drinks. At De leon you will find a variety of Colombian dishes and drinks from whole fried red snapper, shrimp, to veggie empanadas, bandeja paisa, and a variety of themed bowls and daily specials. A common pairing is the Empanadas with a refreshing Natural Juice like guavas, or mango, passion fruit + pineapple. The desserts are out of this world, tres leches and tiramisu were scrumptious. Follow @deleonlatincocina on instagram and Facebook and visit them for lunch or dinner. Cater for your next event through them and savor the essence of Latin cuisine in every delightful bite! 1111 N Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Julia B.
Jan 1, 2024
I love Mexican food and was looking for a place to eat on our drive home. This popped up. I'm so glad it did. Now my new favorite Mexican restaurant.
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Miguel C.
Aug 25, 2024
We had been here before , I must say the food here is really good from my first time we visited this Mexican restaurant stood out in my mind ..it's a small restaurant , with good service and authentic Mexican food . We started with fresh made guacamole made fresh at table side .. it was delicious, we all tried different plates and we loved all of them, the alambre chicken and steak , the burrito Loco , the carne asada, plater , my brother in law chicken rice bowl and my wife's fajitas mariscados plater with large scallops shirmp peppers onions it was delicious, the rice and the refried beans were also good . They also serve drinks and have outdoor seating quite cute little place we will be back for sure .
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Javier M.
Aug 22, 2024
Well wow wow wow! The empanadas, chimichurri was spot on. Home run. The chicken and rice was extremely tasty. Naturally you have to have an Alfajores and espresso. I make my own empanadas and chimmi. My standards are high. This place crushed it. I'll be back.
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April M.
Feb 19, 2023
Family owned restaurant. Great service every time we have been (6 years or so). Consistently good food. They have picnic tables outside. No inside seating. We took ours home to eat for dinner this time but I've sat outside and enjoyed lunch before too. My husband and daughter like the Tripleta. We all like the empanadas. I prefer the beef while my daughter likes the chicken. My son prefers the dark chicken meal but they were out so he opted for the pork and was not disappointed. The loaf of bread is delicious - so soft, so good. And finally the maduros ... my husbands favorite way to end his meal. #SupportSmallBusiness #SupportLocal
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"This place is awesome. The food is DELICIOUS not to mention the people are friendly, the restaurant is clean and is decorated so well! If you haven't been yet, you need to try it! You won't be disappointed. I will definitely be back.Someone said no inside seating, but there is. Outside too!!"
"Delicious Latin fusion eatery and a new favorite for lunch. Tried the turkey special, empanada and yuccone so far and everything is perfectly seasoned and delicious. Plus they make the bread on site. The outside seating is great for a larger party. Plus there is an outside bar. Don't miss this place."
"When you walk in and hear the music it instantly lifts your mood, like you should be somewhere in the Caribbean. The food is pretty good. The chicken and rice is a very generous portion. The seasonings used on the chicken were very good. The spicy shrimp had just the right amount of heat. Served with a side salad and a large portion of yellow rice. Happy hour from 5-8pm. This leads me to my only disappointing time of the evening. The guys each ordered a beer. They wanted to order a second one before the happy hour ended but the bar tender avoided coming back until exactly 8pm."
"In the area and this place came up so thought we'd check it out. Ordered pulled pork called El Pegao, son ordered Bistec which had pink peas that were excellent, daughter ordered steak mofongo, & wife ordered fried pork chunk mofongo. Food was excellent, service was great and made you feel at home. I don't usually rate places on my first visit but this was too good not to, my only complaint is that I don't live closer to go more often."
"Stopped in for a quick lunch. That was an excellent decision. Both my wife and us enjoy Cuban food. Here you can order off the menu or choose your food from a steam table up front. We chose braised Cuban pork, black beans and yellow rice. The plantains, roast chicken and white rice looked good as well. The pork was succulent and the rice and beans were excellent. The owners were pleasant and welcoming and the the decor was interesting with beautiful murals created by a friend of the owner. The portions were huge and filling and the flan desert was rated as outstanding by my lovely esposa. "I learned to make flan in Veracruz but this was the best I've eaten."she commented.When visiting Palm Coast and craving great Cuban food try this place!!!"
"Oh man! My first time eating their pupusas and sopa de res .... WOW, they did so good!!!Now I've had many of pupusas and sopa de res, but I've never had them taste this good!My usual go to order since finding them on door dash is baledas w/cream and cheese and this too is the best ones I've ever had (just don't tell my Hondurian mother in law). I called and spoke with Vivian and she helped me place my order b/c pupusas are not on door dash menu. I work in customer service and I absolutely love when I get someone like Vivian. Thank you Takeria Mix for the wonderful food and the great service."
"If the local Hondurans love it there is a high probability it's good. This was one of the main reasons for stopping by Tipicos. They seem to have a solid following in the area. Besides, I just had to try another culture's take on Tacos. I had the chicken Tacos and I enjoyed them. There were lots of great flavors from the pickled onions peppers and cheese. The chicken was wrapped in the tortillas and covered in all the toppings. Give them a try if you're in the mood for something a little different from your regular tacos."
"Fantastic little place with delicious sandwiches and fantastic Cuban coffee. The service is even better, she was attentive and very polite. Must try highly recommend."